Liverpool transfer news today: Darwin WANTED, Reds eye FREEBIE, £83m defender CHASED

Here’s all your latest Liverpool transfer news today on Wednesday October 2, 2024 with Darwin Nunez a wanted man while the Reds have a free transfer who could replace him.

Darwin Nunez targeted

Darwin Nunez has been out of favour with Arne Slot this season. 

The Uruguayan has only had two starts in all competitions so far and has struggled in front of goal, with Diogo Jota being preferred as a striking option.

Since signing for Liverpool, the Reds number 9 has been incredibly frustrating to watch. At times he has looked unstoppable, but then in almost an instant, he switches and struggles to find any sort of form meaning he hasn’t been able to secure a permanent position in the starting XI.

Recently, there have been rumours linking Darwin away from Merseyside amidst his poor performances with one major European club eager for his services. But could this be to Liverpool’s benefit?

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Jonathan David eyed

While losing Nunez may feel negative for Liverpool supporters, it could open doors for a new striker. 

One of these could be Jonathan David. The Lille forward has been linked with Liverpool recently and with the young star scoring 24 goals last season, it is impossible not to attract attention.

David will be in Slot’s mind if Nunez moves on. The Canadian plays more as a false 9 which may suit the Liverpool manager's style of play more, dropping deeper into midfield and creating more opportunities for the wingers; like a certain Roberto Firmino.

The 24-year-old has entered the final year of his contract, and interliver.it are reporting he may not be too far away from a move to Merseyside.

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An £83m defender

One market that the Reds neglected under Jurgen Klopp's tenure was the South American one.

While plenty of clubs have recruited directly from South America in recent years, the Reds have steered clear of that market despite having a strong scouting presence in the region.

That could change under Hughes. Especially with The Athletic now reporting that Liverpool have entered the race to sign exciting 18-year-old Brazilian centre-back, Vitor Reis.

The Reds are not the only party interested in the Palmeiras defender, of course. According to the report, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea are also interested in the wonderkid.

The report also states that he has a €100m release clause, which is roughly £83m.

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Rival for Marmoush

One long-term target the Reds have been monitoring to boost their attack is Salah’s countryman Omar Marmoush, who currently plays for Eintracht Frankfurt.

Jacque Talbot, writing for Football Transfers, has exclusively revealed that West Ham United are now eyeing a move for the 25-year-old next summer.

Marmoush can play right across the front-three but is most often deployed through the middle and is currently leading the goal scorers table in the Bundesliga, ahead of Harry Kane, with six goals in just five games.

The 32-capped Egyptian is valued at €17.9 million by Football Transfers but Nottingham Forest saw a €30 million offer turned down this summer and it may take upwards of that fee to convince Frankfurt to let their man go.

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